Tina Keeper

In Brief: Cirque du Soleil launches L.A.-based studio

Plus: A number of screen industry veterans are inducted to the Order of Canada, WIFT-AT names its Pamela Segger All Access Pass Award winner, and more.

Shore, Trebek among Canadian Academy’s 2020 honourees

Schitt’s Creek co-creator Dan Levy, activist David Suzuki, writer Nathalie Younglai and actor Tina Keeper also join the list of Canadians to be honoured on Canadian Screen Week.

CMPA reveals producer awards nominees

Producers behind Freaks (pictured), The Grizzlies and Mouthpiece are up for this year’s Indiescreen Awards.

Production begins on Through Black Spruce

The feature, produced by Serendipity Point, Kistikan Pictures and Buffalo Gal Pictures, is directed by Don McKellar and based on a novel by Canadian novelist Joseph Boyden.

Tina Keeper named ACTRA’s Woman of the Year

The North of 60 star and president of Kistikan Pictures is being recognized for her artistic achievements and advocacy work.

‘Cashing In’ star Tina Keeper on opening doors for aboriginal artists

“One of the things I’ve learned is a lot of success is due to opportunity,” the veteran actor-turned-producer told Playback Daily.

On Screen Manitoba announces new board

The non-profit organization revealed this year’s changes to its board of directors.

Aboriginal doc wins $20,000 Manitoba pitch

Jaime Black and Tina Keeper from Kistikan Pictures snagged the $20,000 license fee pitch prize with MTS Winnipeg On Demand for REDress Redress, On Screen Manitoba has announced.

Keeper kicks off Kistikan Pictures with Buffalo Gal

Tina Keeper has gone from actor and politician to indie producer.